Finding the Third Proportional to 2,838 and 2,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,838 and 2,838 is: 2,838
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,838 : 2,838 = 2,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,838/2,838 = 2,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,838x = 2,838 × 2,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,838x = 8,054,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,054,244/2,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838
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